The development marks the biggest breakthrough in pregnancy testing since the 1960s. The world’s first saliva pregnancy test is now available on Sydney pharmacy shelves, marking the first major breakthrough in pregnancy testing since at-home urine tests were introduced in the 1960s. The innovative mouth swab detects the presence of HCG, the pregnancy hormone, offering […]
Check Point Software Technologies has announced a new Western Australia data residency instance for its Check Point Workplace Security SASE, adding a Perth point of presence (PoP) to its existing regional footprint in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. The company said the Perth instance is intended to support enterprise and government organisations in Western Australia seeking […]
Q-Factor, Israel’s newest quantum developer, revealed early this week a $24 million in seed funding to innovate in the field of neutral-atom quantum computing, with Intel Capital as one of the funding investors. The company was founded by researchers from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the Weizmann Institute of Science, with both […]
During Operation “Roaring Lion”, global equity markets showed volatility amid rising Middle East tensions. Tel Aviv moved differently. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TA-35: +71% YoY (Mar 2025–Mar 2026)Reached all-time highs in March 2026About +6% following Israel-US strikes on Iran Global comparison (same period) US S&P 500: −6.1% from its Jan-2026 peakEU Euro Stoxx 50: −2% […]
The blueprint for the modern Australian insurer is being rewritten. While the local sector faces a complex mix of regulatory pressure and digital demand, the solutions are increasingly global. Specifically, Israel’s highly specialised insurtech sector has become a primary laboratory for solving the industry’s toughest operational hurdles. These solutions are already battle-tested by global giants […]
Israel has long been a global leader in technological innovation, but its aerospace sector has recently shifted from a niche innovator to a commercially dynamic powerhouse. For Australian stakeholders across defence, space, and advanced manufacturing, Israel offers a masterclass in translating rapid innovation into scalable, export-ready solutions. 1. Autonomy Reimagined: From Sea to Sky A […]
Choosing a hospital is rarely a simple decision. For many, the choice is made during moments of intense uncertainty, weighing a difficult diagnosis against the hope for a positive outcome. In an era where the number of hospitals worldwide is projected to approach 216,000, dependable guidance is more essential than ever. To provide this clarity, […]
In a meeting that underscores the shifting dynamics of global diplomacy and innovation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reaffirmed their nations’ deepening strategic partnership. This engagement, marked by PM Modi’s historic address to the Knesset on 25 February 2026, reflects a sophisticated alignment across technology, energy, and national […]
H/T: Nvidia acquires Israeli AI startup Illumex for $60 million The Israeli company’s Generative Semantic Fabric (GSF) platform transforms an enterprise’s organizational corpus of knowledge into AI-ready, context-rich business language embedded into semantic ontologies. Nvidia has acquired Israeli startup Illumex, Calcalist has learned. Financial terms were not disclosed, though the deal is estimated to be […]
On 16 February 2026, the Israel Trade Commission hosted a dedicated side event for evokeAG 2026 in Melbourne, bringing together Australian industry leaders and a delegation of Israeli AgTech companies for an afternoon of discussion, networking and collaboration. The event was held at KPMG and graciously hosted by Josh Geelan, Global Lead for ESG at […]
